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Heat consider trade options involving Jovic, Thompson, Johnson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Heat consider trade options involving Jovic, Thompson, Johnson

Summary

The Miami Heat are exploring potential three-team trades, with Nikola Jovic reportedly moving to Denver, Klay Thompson to Miami, and Cam Johnson to Dallas. Current salary cap limitations, with the Heat about $10 million under their hard cap, have led to a careful assessment rather than rushed free agent signings. The Heat's front office appears focused on finding the right player rather than acting impulsively. The fate of Keshad Johnson in relation to Vlad Goldin's contract also remains uncertain as the season approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Miami Heat explore trades involving Nikola Jovic and Klay Thompson.
•Heat are $10 million under their hard cap limit.
•Team prioritizes careful decision-making over hastily signing free agents.
•Keshad Johnson's future hinges on the Heat's roster decisions.
•Vlad Goldin has a guaranteed contract but can be released without cap impact.

Latest Updates

10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: Have the Heat turned their spending attention to trades?

What they're saying

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Q: Would there be any negative implications of a three team-trade on the Heat salary cap if they were to pull something like Nikola Jovic going to Denver to team up with Nikola Jokic, Cam Johnson going to Dallas, and Klay Thompson to the Heat? – Howard, Coral Springs. A: The salaries certainly would work from a Heat perspective. Whether the Heat or Nuggets or Mavericks would want to do it ...
— Yahoo Sports

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